All Greggs articles – Page 2
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NewsGreggs releases ‘yard-long’ sausage roll
Customers will be able to buy the bundle across 10 selected locations across the UK, including London, Glasgow and Newcastle for ‘national sausage roll day’ on 5 June
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OpinionFor the love of loyalty
Tom Gatehouse of Egg Soliders examines the contrasting approaches to loyalty at Greggs and Pret - and asks whether the fast-moving world of web3, decentralization and virtual reality could inform the next generation of consumer apps
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InterviewsGreggs sees ‘compelling opportunities’ to build travel hub presence
Despite launches in key airports and train stations across the country, the retailer remains underrepresented in travel hubs - a key part of its growth strategy, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsGreggs reports strong progress across channels
Delivery sales, evening trade, and participation in the Greggs app all supported transaction volume growth, with total sales of £693m in the first 19 weeks of 2024
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NewsGreggs hits 2,500 shop milestone
The food-on-the-go retailer plans to open between 140 and 160 new shops in 2024, with a focus on expanding its presence in travel hubs and roadside locations to reach more customers
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NewsGreggs plans 50 Outlet stores by 2025
The stores serve unsold products at a discounted price, and aim to tackle food waste while helping those living in disadvantaged areas to buy food
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NewsGreggs makes progress on sustainability targets
The food-to-go retailer has achieved 97.1% of electricity usage across all operations came from renewable sources and maintained over 30% of range as ‘Healthier Choice’ products
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Analysis & InsightGreggs most admired company in sector
McDonald’s came second while Fuller’s and Greene King were joint third in the annual survey of corporate reputation
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NewsGreggs hits £1.8bn sales
Total sales in 2023 were up 19.6% vs 2022, with like-for-like up 13.7% as the retailer reports its market share is at an all-time high and reiterates its ambition for more than 3,000 in the long term
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InterviewsGreggs: ‘We’re the value player and will continue to be’
The retailer is in the ‘exploratory’ stages of considering international expansion, albeit its plans for upwards of 3,000 shops are focused solely on the UK, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsGreggs plans 140-160 new shops in 2024
The bakery brand reported a strong 2023, growing sales by 20% to reach £1.8bn, and more favourable Christmas trading than recent years
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Analysis & InsightGreggs reaches 500th franchise store
The food-to-go retailer opened 71 franchised units in 2023, and continues to target convenient locations such as motorway services areas and petrol filling stations
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NewsGreggs to open first ever ‘fine-dining’ bistro
The ”all-day dining destination” will serve a limited-edition breakfast, brunch and lunch menus from a Parisian-inspired designed space in Newcastle’s Fenwicks department store.
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Analysis & InsightFestive food-to-go menu innovation
Christmas menus from Pret, Starbucks, Leon, Greggs, KFC and Subway lean on simple, traditional seasonal dishes - levelled up with premium and indulgent ingredients
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NewsGreggs opens first standalone café in Sainsburys supermarket
The retail partnership forms part of the food-to-go brand’s expansion plans, targeting supermarkets alongside other locations
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NewsGreggs: ‘We continue to grow our market share’
The bakery chain will continue to target “convenient locations” across the UK, and is rolling out a new partnership with Uber Eats “at pace”, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsGreggs continues robust trading
The retailer’s Q3 update saw like-for-like sales rise 14.2% for company-managed shops, with evening trade, the app, and the loyalty programme all bolstering sales
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Analysis & InsightFrom luxury brands to sausage rolls: Six growth stocks to watch
Gareth Roberts, of Gifford’s Managed Fund, explains why Greggs remains great value for money at a tough time for its consumers
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation leans on international flavours
MCA rounds up food-to-go autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Gails and Greggs, exploring trends for both indulgence and health as well as new flavours
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InterviewsHow the cult of Greggs took over Britain
The bakery chain is making more dough than ever as it appeals to tradesmen and the moneyed classes alike. Is expansion overseas next, The Sunday Times asks its chief executive